Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Electrickery
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Fire Covenant
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Blazing Volley
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Roaming Throne
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fang Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cast into the Fire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Wail of the Nim
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Undying Malice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Feign Death
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flick a Coin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Calamity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Dual Shot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Smash to Dust
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Chain Reaction
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Star of Extinction
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Scouring Sands
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Earthquake
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Earth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Anger of the Gods
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Repercussion
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jaya Ballard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Séance Board
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Graven Cairns
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Canyon Slough
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Peak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-38%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy